So there is so much I want to talk to you all about, like the fact that I was about 20ft away from Mother Monster this weekend! Yes, you read correctly I saw Gaga in concert and my high hopes were definitely not disappointed. To be honest she sounds better live then she does on her cd, can't say that about many artists today.
Her concert was super cohesive and perfectly planned out, from the set designs to even the talking that she did in between songs. Not only that but she sang SO MANY SONGS! So many, every single one of her hits plus those that aren't on the radio but are just as amazing. And, if that wasn't great enough she finished off with none other than Born This Way! Let's just the say the night was one big dance party!
Gaga wasn't the only live music I saw this weekend, on Saturday our campus actually brought back a former student named Phil Cohen who pretty awesome! He is more folky but can also drop some sweet beats when it comes to beat boxing. Here's a video someone took of him playing on campus! Definitely give his music a look, he just came out with an EP and I really think he is going to go far, I mean just look at Grace Potter!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
In Like A Lion And Out Like A Lamb
Well it is the second day of March and although I am still wearing my down jacket and knit wear scarf I have hope that the month is only going to get better. Just look at the movies coming out!
The first movie I am looking forward to is starring another one of my favorite leading ladies, Amanda Seyfried, I think you all know what movie I am talking about. Yes it is Red Riding Hood, a modern day twist on the story we all know.
The trailer is dark but extremely enticing with some a romantic undertone. Although the film was directed by the same person who directed Twilight, I won't hold it against him. I think Red Riding Hood has a lot of potential like the fact that there will most likely be much better acting...did I forget to mention that Gary Oldman aka Sirius Black is in it too.
The second film I am looking forward to is one that hasn't received too much publicity. It is the story of Jane Eyre, based off the novel by Charlotte Bronte. Now unfortunately I haven't read the book, but after seeing this trailer it is definitely on my to do list for this summer. The movie stars, Mia Wasikowska who was Alice in Tim Burton's rendition of Alice and Wonderland and was also in the Kids Are Alright. She is not as well known as Amanda Seyfried but after seeing her performances in both those films she is slowly becoming one of my favorites and is definitely someone to look out for in the future.
Again another dark trailer but just like Red Riding Hood some more fabulous actors like Dame Judi Dench.
I don't mean to depress you with these dark movies, but that is what is so great about the movies, they allow you to escape. And what better way to escape the lioness characteristic of March then to settle down with a big bag of popcorn and watch a movie. Bring it on March we are ready for you!
The first movie I am looking forward to is starring another one of my favorite leading ladies, Amanda Seyfried, I think you all know what movie I am talking about. Yes it is Red Riding Hood, a modern day twist on the story we all know.
The trailer is dark but extremely enticing with some a romantic undertone. Although the film was directed by the same person who directed Twilight, I won't hold it against him. I think Red Riding Hood has a lot of potential like the fact that there will most likely be much better acting...did I forget to mention that Gary Oldman aka Sirius Black is in it too.
The second film I am looking forward to is one that hasn't received too much publicity. It is the story of Jane Eyre, based off the novel by Charlotte Bronte. Now unfortunately I haven't read the book, but after seeing this trailer it is definitely on my to do list for this summer. The movie stars, Mia Wasikowska who was Alice in Tim Burton's rendition of Alice and Wonderland and was also in the Kids Are Alright. She is not as well known as Amanda Seyfried but after seeing her performances in both those films she is slowly becoming one of my favorites and is definitely someone to look out for in the future.
Again another dark trailer but just like Red Riding Hood some more fabulous actors like Dame Judi Dench.
I don't mean to depress you with these dark movies, but that is what is so great about the movies, they allow you to escape. And what better way to escape the lioness characteristic of March then to settle down with a big bag of popcorn and watch a movie. Bring it on March we are ready for you!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
My First Real Video Short
This is the first little video short I have made with an actual video camera. I had to consider the angles I was using to shoot, which required us to take multiple shots from multiple angles when filming. Although the sound and picture quality aren't great I am happy with most of the editing decisions I made and how the little short turned out.
Music Monday: Gagaloo...or is it now Tuesday?
Paws up for you Mama Monster, she just dropped the music video for Born This Way...check it out.
Unfortunately the site wasn't allowing me to embed the video to my blog so you will have to click on the link above to view it.
Now what should we say about our Mama Monster? Did she outdo herself, are we speechless in awe and for all good reasons? Or are we a little frightened and think she may have taken it too far, I mean it documents her birth and the creation of a new race? But at least it's a race of no prejudice, you go Gaga! Putting the beginning aside, which is quite graphic and is really a huge manipulation of the mind forcing you to see what she wants you to see. Is it really what we think it is or is it just a kaleidoscope of images that are messing with our mind? I'm sorry I'm bombarding you with rhetorical questions but I don't have any answers to this video, I am completely and utterly in awe and I'm not even sure if it's the good awe or the bad awe. But then again maybe that's the point, whether you like her or not you're mouth is going to drop after watching this video.
One thing I do know for sure is that the colors used throughout the video are beautiful and putting the imagery in the beginning aside if you just listen to the narrative that she wrote it is quite touching and beautiful within itself.
Love,
A Little Monster
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